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Rep. Ritchie Torres.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — After initially being included in the government funding bill, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act was removed as Congress reached a compromise i

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Senate unanimously passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that has long been supported by bike and outdoor groups to create more trails, fund parks and green spaces, and other initiatives.

SAINT-GEORGES, Quebec (BRAIN) — Rocky Mountain announced plans to restructure its finances to avoid declaring bankruptcy but said it will continue operating normally.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Legislation intended to keep the government funded until the spring gives the Consumer Product Safety Commission authority to adopt mandatory UL safety standards.

NS Billet's Talon crank with a pinion gearbox.

WHISTLER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Canadian mountain bike parts manufacturer North Shore Billet announced its cranks are now being distributed by Vapor Propulsion Labs.

BIELLA, Italy (BRAIN) — Selle Italia has acquired a fellow Italian cycling brand with a long history: Vittoria Cycling Shoes.

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A version of this article ran in the December issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News. This version has been updated with additional comments from Arnold Kamler.

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James H. Moss, a Colorado attorney who has worked with bicycle and outdoor industry businesses for years, has a few lawyerly tips for retailers and others after reading Rick Vosper's recent column about dealer agreements.

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ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (BRAIN) — GT Bicycles, which separated from Cycling Sports Group/Cannondale to a stand-alone Pon Holdings brand last year with its own design team, will pause releasing new products while streamlining operations.

David Sperstad.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our December magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How relevant are in-person trade shows, seminars, and dealer events? Which events do you think you might attend in 2025?

Why we have dealer agreements. And why they suck more than ever.

Robert Holden.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — The City Council discussed on Wednesday a proposed law requiring all e-bikes and e-scooters to be licensed and registered with the Department of Transportation to crack down on dangerous riding in the city that led to a pedestrian's death last year.

(VELO) — Cycling legend Eddy Merckx, often regarded as the greatest cyclist of all time, is recovering in a hospital after suffering a broken hip in a bike crash. The accident occurred near Merckx’s home in Belgium, where he was riding with friends on a regular group outing.

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Gravel Cross 3.5 Handlebar Tape.

MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Planet Bike released a new bar tape and twist-shift mountain bike grips.